Children's Charter 1889 — The United Kingdom s Children s Charter of 1889 was the first Act of Parliament for the prevention of cruelty to children. It enabled the state to intervene, for the first time, in relations between parents and children. Police could arrest… … Wikipedia
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Children Act 1908 — The 1908 Children s Act, also known as Children and Young Persons Act, part of the Children s Charter was a piece of government legislation passed by the Liberal government, as part of the British Liberal Party s liberal reforms package. The Act… … Wikipedia
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Children 1st — is a Scottish charity which aims to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood. Also known as the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (RSSPCC), Children 1st supports families under stress, protects children… … Wikipedia
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Children At Risk — is a 501(c)(3) non profit policy research and advocacy organization in Houston, Texas which focuses on improving children s quality of life. Houston Press . 2006, February 23. Children at Risk. NEWS; Featured Stories.] Founded in 1989, its… … Wikipedia
charter school — n. an alternative school that is founded on a charter, or contract, between a sponsoring group and a governmental unit and is funded with public money * * * (in the US) a school which receives money from the state but which operates separately… … Universalium